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Connection Before Direction Dog Training

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"MAKE A CONNECTION BEFORE YOU GIVE A DIRECTION"

"TRAIN WITH YOUR HEART AND WITH YOUR HEAD" DR. JENIFER ZELIGS'

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HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS & CONTINUEOUS EDUCATION

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In-person support in Tiburon - Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Solano, Napa, Sonoma Counties and surrounding areas. Animal Training 101. The practical guide to the art and science of behavior modification. Dog Specialization Certificate. Dr. Jenifer Zeligs. On-going mentorship with Dr. Zeligs to further develop a cross-species approach of animal training, behavior, husbandry and to additionally add an advanced certification in behavior modification. Canine Social Behavior Course. (IAABC) Dr. Camille Ward. Certified Family Dog Mediator. Applied Ethology & Family Mediation course. Applied Ethologist. Kim Brophery. Canine Aggression & Anxiety mentorship course. (IAABC) 

Dr. Camille Ward. 


 Lance's first career was as a loan officer for SRI Morgage in San Francisco's, Financial District. He later went on to work for Equinox Fitness, San Francisco, LA Fitness, San Diego, 24 Hour Fitness, Santa Rosa and Memphis. Out of 421 clubs nationwide, Lance ranked #1 in production for all 24 Hour Fitness locations. He was personally honored by Memphis Senator, Curtis S. Person with the Aid De Camp Award for outstanding achievement to a Tennessee citizen. Lance has a big heart and altruistic attitude for creatures who need us, rather four legged or two.

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University of Central Florida: Psychology 

Clinical Psych, Sports Psych, Psych of Aging, Principles of Behavior Modification, Childhood Psychopathology 

Santa Rosa Junior College: 

A.S. Physiology 

Football 

Track & Field  

  

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FOUNDER OF ROCKET RECALL TRAINING SCHOOL,

RRTS specializes in advanced fundamentals, polite social play and vigorous and safe exercise for dogs from southern Marin to northern Petaluma. Qualified, clinical, experienced, and effective behavior support.


ROCKET RECALL RETREAT & SPA
Private In-Home Pet Siting is available for clients that have successfully completed one-on-one training, and that have successfully graduated into my Rocket Recall Training School. We provide 24 hour care, potty walks. sniffari adventures, predation substitute training, social play, doggy toys, relaxation behaviors, calming music, luxury comfortable and clean dog beds and a social bonding environment with no crates.
  

"PLAY GURU"

 Puppy and doggy development shaper and generalizer through successive approximations from lower to higher distracting environments. CBDDT understands the stages of puppy development and how it can affect adult and problem behaviors, if the dog is not thoroughly assessed and trained in foundation behaviors and counter conditioned in a step-by-step process. This elite and customized play program of only 2-3 dogs per group, puts the highest emphasis on the importance of safe and fun social relationships from the dogs and scientific perspectives. CBDDT are the only off leash program that accurately interprets body language and body mechanics. We preemptively link body language and movement with the dog's emotional states and communication systems from social play to greeting behaviors.   

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SPECIALIZING IN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Aggression/reactivity to people, children, dogs and or anxiety/fearfulness. Experienced in working with and assessing rescue dogs from the Milo Foundation, West Coast Boxer Rescue, Underdog Rescue in conducting foster/adoption placement assessments. Experienced in working with dog owners in management and prevention strategies to decrease the frequencies and rehearsal of undesirable behaviors. Careful systematic desensitization requires understanding the dog's initial stimulus strength, and breaking the provoking stimulus down into small component elements and exposing the dog at lesser approximations before progressing to the end result. 


"We loved training with Lance, even though our crazy golden puppy is a wild child, Isla's confidence has grown, and she is developing into a well-adjusted dog. Lance put Isla's separation related problems in check. Isla no longer chews my Stiletto's and redecorates our home."  

Nancy & Chuck A. Napa  

"Having a reactive dog has made neighborhood walks quite stressful. Having worked with Lance, Bruno no longer sees people and dogs as a threat. The difference is quate remarkable." 

 Sally S. Tiburon

"Highly recommend by my friend, Shelly Camp. Lance is professional. compassionate and available. I saw instant improvements training with Lance. I also used him for boarding and received wonderful pictures and daily updates".  

Rissa B. Mill Valley

"MAKE A CONNECTION BEFORE YOU GIVE A DIRECTION"

"Without Lance's professional guidance, it's very unlikely that I would still have my Pit Bull Great Dane Rescue." Nathan M. Sausalito

"Amazing session with Lance today. He has amazing skills in working with dogs with leash reactivity." A+ Becky J. Calistoga

"Without Lance's professional guidance, it's very unlikely that I would still have my Pit Bull Great Dane Rescue." Nathan M. Sausalito

CONNECTION BEFORE DIRECTION DOG TRAINING, goal is to mitigate or eradicate your dog's problematic behaviors through effective and positive behavior modification techniques. Our multi-faceted approach includes positive reinforcement, enrichment, play and other scientific principles based on learning theories, applied ethology and neuroscience, 

"Lance's expertise drastically reduced my dogs fear and anxiety." Alton I. San Francisco

"Amazing session with Lance today. He has amazing skills in working with dogs with leash reactivity." A+ Becky J. Calistoga

"Without Lance's professional guidance, it's very unlikely that I would still have my Pit Bull Great Dane Rescue." Nathan M. Sausalito

SINGLE VISIT CONSULTATION $150 

In-home one hour behavior assessment, summery report, treatment plan within 1 week of our assessment. 30 min (in person or remote) follow up consultation and two weeks of limited email support. Travel fees may apply. We accept Zelle, Apple Pay, "No PayPal, Venmo or checks." Payment is due at time of booking.   

"Amazing session with Lance today. He has amazing skills in working with dogs with leash reactivity." A+ Becky J. Calistoga

"Amazing session with Lance today. He has amazing skills in working with dogs with leash reactivity." A+ Becky J. Calistoga

"Amazing session with Lance today. He has amazing skills in working with dogs with leash reactivity." A+ Becky J. Calistoga

SERVICES OFFERED:

Aggressive Behaviors

Reactive Behaviors

Separation Related Behaviors

Nuisance Behaviors

Relaxation Behaviors

Foundation Behaviors

Canine Social Behaviors

 Play Behaviors

Greeting Behaviors

 

   

"Lance is vastly experienced in training anxious rescues" Danny M. Sebastopol

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         CBDDT changes lives for dog owner's that have concerns about their dog's fear and anxiety.  Lance is a critical thinker with extremely fast mechanics in timing, precision, marking and reinforcing behaviors. Every time he touches a leash, he creates a solid foundation and meaningful patterns. He creates consistent and predictable positive associations through maintained pairing.  Lance is one of the best in the Bay Area at using play to treat and prevent aggression and reactivity.   

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